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Defining Attention
- William James defined attention as focusing on one thing out of many.
- However, attention is more nuanced, involving engagement and challenge levels.
Shrinking Attention Spans
- Studies show attention spans have decreased from 150 seconds in 2004 to 47 seconds recently.
- The median attention span is even shorter, at 40 seconds.
Impact of Short Attention
- Short attention spans correlate with higher stress, more errors, and slower performance due to switch costs.
- Each attention switch requires reorientation, consuming mental resources.